Minerva by the Sea - Vintage & Coastal Lifestyle

We all like to be a bit different, especially if you love vintage like I do. Instead of your usual glass vase for a bunch of flowers, think about using a more unusual receptacle. Here are some ideas...... Above, these antique creamer jugs are ideal for small posies of flowers, and look great on the dining table or a cafe table. Metal pots or canisters look great with flowers, or even as planters. Brass and copper are one of the top trending materials for interior design accents this season. Try aluminium containers for the industrial look. Antique mugs, jugs and coffee pots make interesting vases of all sizes too. Antique stoneware ink bottles and marmalade jars are great if you like a rustic cottage look. Anything watertight, like this Georgian pewter pen and ink pot above, works equally well. Below is a selection of vintage and antique bottles used as bud vases, for an up to date contemporary look. They look great lined up on a windowsill wh...

Vintage blue glass bottles come in various shades, from a rich deep cobalt to pale blue. They make lovely bud vases or if they have a cork bung or lid, they are perfect for dispensing shampoo or bath oil in the bathroom, or using in the kitchen for vinegar and olive oil etc.  Above: Cobalt blue glass bottle  Link:  Cobalt blue glass bottle Above: Vintage Milk of Magnesia bottle  Link:  Vintage Milk of Magnesia glass bottle If you can find some, antique and vintage apothecary and poison bottles make attractive vases and are very collectible. Above: Antique apothecary bottle  Link:  Antique apothecary bottle Here are some more blue glass bottles Link:  Blue glass bottles for sale in my Etsy Store I hope you find some inspiration here for your vintage coastal themed interior. Best wishes Amanda More Links:  Minerva By The Sea Etsy Store Facebook - please like us! T...